Staphylea pinnata

Staphylea pinnata L.

The European bladdernut is a deciduous shrub reaching up to 6 meters (20 feet) in height. It features pinnate leaves, small white bell-shaped flowers that bloom from May to June and are pollinated by flies. The fruits are inflated papery capsules with seeds that taste like pistachios.

Details

Order:

Crossosomatales

Family:

Staphyleaceae

Genus:

Staphylea

Chemistry:

Uses:

The seeds are edible and have been used in various historical and ethnological contexts.

Flowering time:

May to June

Sowing time:

Plant height:

Up to 6 meters

Flower color:

White

Suitable habitat:

Full sun to partial shade, tolerates a variety of soils

Info

Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.

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